"You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy, at Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore."
Psalm 16:11
"God comes to our lonely, anxious hearts and whispers our name. God says "I see both the fear you have of closeness and the deep longing you have to belong. I have come to comfort you and to respond to your need. I have been seeking a relationship with you. You belong. You belong to me. You are my child."

Monday

BLOOMING CONTENTLY

I am at a place where contentment can be difficult. Desiring added fertilizer to rush the process of eliminating lies of my past that made me feel unloved and worthless. But, I could miss out on something that God wants to show me in my haste. So, I am constantly reminded of being content where God has me blooming:

"We do not have to be extraordinary to be worthwhile or to be used of God. It is a challenge for some of us to be content with the natural beauty inherent in living an ordinary day or doing an ordinary task. Our silent obsession is proving to others (and ourselves) that we are worthy of existence. Learning to appreciate the calm satisfaction of being the fragrance of Christ to God is possible. We need to remind ourselves daily that, like the obscure white flowers, we please God when we bloom contentedly where we are."

Copyright 2012 Joan C. Webb



9 Real Comments:

  1. very good....needed this reminder

    Hugs,
    Tammy

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  2. I was just asking Him where He wants me to go from here as it deeply saddens me to know the mess &corruption from work. But one thing is for sure...I wouldn't be able to bloom &grow more if my roots are not rooted deeply in His ground of love. That is my contentment knowing He is truly our All in all! Thanks for encouraging me. Be strong in His mighty power!

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  3. It's something we all need to learn.

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  4. This was a powerful reminder for me today sister. Praying that God will give you overwhelming peace as He grows you. :)
    Blessings and hugs,
    Cherie

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  5. Love the picture. Contentment is what we all need more of.

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  6. I sometimes used to feel that housework was such a waste of my time and boring. But I realized it is important work that God has given me to do and I should rejoice in it. My husband comes home from a day at work to a clean house and food cooked for him. While not extraordinary, it is part of God's plan for my life.

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  7. GREAT reminder! Thank you for this.

    I think I might add this to my refrigerator or at least print it out and put it somewhere where I can easily access it when needed.

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  8. Very good. Joan C. Webb is a pretty smart lady.

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  9. most probably something i needed to read today!

    thank you.


    blessings!!

    hugs!

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